Sound Tribe-You'll be glad in the long run going with a steel frame vs brass. Better longevity, better looks. Shooting a lead ball from an 1800 era revolver is basically a target firearm in todays world. Ifin you desire power in a handgun, a modern one is the way to go. I prefer 44's over a .36 mostly for historical reasons and when I started out 50 some years ago, my first was a 44 and there seems to be a bigger variety of models to choose from. Accuracy, both have inherent accuracy, alot depends on the shooter, their personal ability, how well they manage their loads, and the amount of practice.